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The radiation-induced oxidation of aqueous solutions of hydroquinone

T. J. Fellows, G. Hughes

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The radiation-induced oxidation of hydroquinone in aqueous solution has been investigated. The products are hydrogen peroxide, p-benzoquinone, and 2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone. The yields are pH-dependent and G(2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone) decreases to zero at low pH. The effect of solutes on G(p-benzoquinone) has also been investigated and a mechanism suggested for the reaction occurring.

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The radiation-induced oxidation of hydroquinone in aqueous solution has been investigated. The products are hydrogen peroxide, p-benzoquinone, and 2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone. The yields are pH-dependent and G(2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone) decreases to zero at low pH. The effect of solutes on G(p-benzoquinone) has also been investigated and a mechanism suggested for the reaction occurring.

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The radiation-induced oxidation of hydroquinone in aqueous solution has been investigated. The products are hydrogen peroxide, p-benzoquinone, and 2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone. The yields are pH-dependent and G(2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone) decreases to zero at low pH. The effect of solutes on G(p-benzoquinone) has also been investigated and a mechanism suggested for the reaction occurring.

Key concepts: Hydroquinone, Chemistry, Benzoquinone, Hydrogen peroxide, Aqueous solution, Photochemistry, Quinone, Radiolysis

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